Regulation 18 draft Local Plan

Object

Representation ID: 5735

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

What defines 'Retail development'? Probable large size of development to meet planning criteria.? Inappropriate use of greenfield land; danger of planning creep endangering the separation of Langham and its village identity from Oakham. Outlets onto to busy road used for walking /cycling access to Langham School. and/or onto busy bypass. More suitable, more easily accessible alternatives available elsewhere in Oakham and its business parks.

Noted. Site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received.

Object

Representation ID: 5763

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

Strong; objection to the expansion of this or any other site between Oakham/Barleythorpe and Langham which would further endanger the separation of Langham from Oakham and its ability to remain a village with its own identity, rather than a suburb of Oakham. Langham alreadly provides a good proportion of the accommodation required for gypsies and travellers.

Noted

Support

Representation ID: 5765

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

Support for policy, but infrastructure inadequate to prevent harm to local communities from flooding. Policy needs extension to encompass remedial action and cooperation with other Agencies to solve flooding problems in Langham .

Support noted. The flooding of highways is acknowledged in the SFRA (2023) and incidences of this are collated by the council. The SFRA document provides a strategic approach to the management of water and would be used in the drawing up for flood risk assessments accompanying planning applications. Policy CC1 seeks to ensure that new development does not place itself or others at increased risk of flooding, taking into account the effects of climate change.

Support

Representation ID: 5767

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

Support, but what does 'Landscape connectivity' mean?

Support noted. Landscape connectivity refers to landscape linkages for both biodiversity to be able to move and for people being able to access the natural environment.

Support

Representation ID: 5769

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

Support, but should include the need to co-ordinate use of available space and prevent unnecessary/unwelcome urban sprawl. Rutland is a small county, and every scrap of green space is precious,

Support and comments noted.

Object

Representation ID: 5770

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

We are concerned about the presumption of permission for land based solar energy installations. Planning permission has already been granted for a solar energy farm in Langham, which makes a strong contribution towards the Government's targets.

Comments noted. The wording of CC8 follows national planning policy. Para 163 of the NPPF states: "When determining planning applications for renewable and low carbon development, local planning authorities should: a) not require applicants to demonstrate the overall need for renewable or low carbon energy, and recognise that even small-scale projects provide a valuable contribution to significant cutting greenhouse gas emissions; and b) approve the application if its impacts are (or can be made) acceptable….”
In terms of targets, para 003 of the PPG states that ‘The National Planning Policy Framework explains that all communities have a responsibility to help increase the use and supply of green energy, but this does not mean that the need for renewable energy automatically overrides environmental protections and the planning concerns of local communities.’ It also states that: ‘The UK has legal commitments to cut greenhouse gases and meet increased energy demand from renewable sources. Whilst local authorities should design their policies to maximise renewable and low carbon energy development, there is no quota which the Local Plan has to deliver.’ Cumulative impacts would be assessed as part of the planning application process.

Object

Representation ID: 5771

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

Policy seems to make a presumption in favour of development (what 'New development' is like to protect and enhance irreplaceable habitats?). For clarity, and to avoid ambiguity, it should clearly state a presumption against development.

Comments noted. Agree.